Dinner Experiences in England, Compared: The 12 Best

1.London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Cruise from Westminster Pier for about three hours with a welcome sparkling wine or soft drink, a set 3-course dinner, live music, and dancing. You’ll pass the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and the Thames Flood Barrier before returning to Westminster. VIP adds champagne, canapés, and upgraded seating.

“The cruise and staff were good. Main course was good. Would have preferred a choice in food. I looked on the reservation and didn’t see a place to put dietary restrictions. It was difficult to find which pier boat left from.”

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2.Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 985 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join Basil, Sybil, and Manuel at London’s President Hotel for a two-hour comedy meal inspired by Fawlty Towers. Expect a 1970s setting, audience interaction, and a three-course menu of soup, roast chicken with vegetables, and chocolate mousse cake. Drinks cost extra, and advance booking is wise.

“You need to have the chance to sit at a table close the action, otherwise you miss 2/3 of the “show””

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3.Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 394 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Book a meal at the original 1971 Hard Rock Cafe on Old Park Lane. You’ll receive priority seating, a soft drink, and either a two-course Acoustic menu or three-course Electric menu. Allow about two hours for American-style food, rock memorabilia, the souvenir shop, and a possible visit to the Vault.

“We had Gold menu. It is a limited menu but we all knew we wanted the burger so it suited us. The food was great and we thought it was great value. We decided to get cocktails with the meal and use the included drink as a coffee at the end of the meal which worked great for us. The staff were fabulous. I’d had to call them as tube stations were closed which meant would be late. We did have to wait a little bit but they accommodated us and were really good about it which we were grateful for especially considering how busy they were. I’d definitely do…”

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4.Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $220Top rated

Spend about five and a half hours aboard a modern 40 to 50 foot Jeanneau yacht from Lymington Yacht Haven. Your skipper and crew handle the sailing, or teach you at the helm. Expect champagne, a freshly cooked two-course meal, Solent views, and a small group of no more than 10 people.

“If you’re in Southampton before or after a cruise, this experience is a great alternative to touring castles, churches or old towns. Incredible value for a 5+ hour adventure activity which includes fabulous lunch or dinner.”

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5.River Cruise with Three Course Riverside Restaurant Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $131

Start at The Folly by Folly Bridge for a short Oxford River Cruises trip along the Thames, passing Christ Church Meadows and college views. Guides such as Paul, George, Manny, Henry, and Nick provide informal commentary. Return for a three-course dinner, with vegetarian choices and a glass of Prosecco included.

“This is on me, but I read this as a dining cruise, not a ride on a boat and then a very upscale dinner. For what this tour was, it was nice. I probably would not have spent this much money if I had realized that they two events were separated, so be sure to read exactly what you are getting for this money. Especially if you are traveling with kids/teens.”

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6.London Luxury Dinner Experience with Panoramic City Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Board Bustronome at Victoria Embankment for a 2-hour-45-minute moving dinner with six courses and optional wine pairings. The glass-roof bus passes the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Commentary is provided through onboard audio.

“Excellent dining experience! We enjoyed each course, and the wine was well paired. Good views of each site. Bring wireless ear buds. The “tour guide” is a recording at each landmark.”

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7.Roast Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $48

Set out from Coach Street in Skipton for a three-hour canal cruise aboard a traditional barge. You’ll enjoy a roast dinner, pass historic canal sites and Yorkshire countryside, and buy drinks from the onboard bar. The boat carries up to 46 people and returns to the starting point.

“Lovely roast dinner on a canal boat. The boat is nice and comfortable. Food is served quickly and tastes delicious. Drinks are offered several times throughout the journey with a good option of alcohol and non-alcoholic options. There is a toilet Read more”

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8.London Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $153

Board at Tower Millennium Pier at 8 pm for a three-hour City Cruises dinner cruise with a three-course meal, an alcoholic drink, and a live murder mystery. You can help the actors solve the case or watch from your table as the boat passes the Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe, and HMS Belfast.

“Good food and an interesting murder mystery. The detectives kept the audience involved and chose people from the audience that did an awesome job to help with the story.”

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9.International Stand Up Comedy Showcase – Show & Dinner (Côte)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $84

Start at Côte Brasserie on St Martin’s Lane with a three-course French-inspired dinner, then walk to Comedy Carnival near Leicester Square. The Thursday, Friday, or Saturday showcase features international stand-up acts, with past performers including Jack Whitehall, Michael McIntyre, Russell Brand, and Flight of the Conchords. The evening begins at 5:30 pm and lasts about five hours.

“Was amazing. Great night. The comedians were amazing the Dinner was amazing. The night was fantastic”

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10.London Spy Experience with Tour Vesper Martini and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $311

I’ll guide you through London’s espionage landmarks, from St Ermin’s Hotel and Queen Anne’s Gate to St James’s Park, the old War Office, and the Admiralty. You’ll hear about MI5, MI6, the Cambridge Five, and early computing, then enjoy a Vesper Martini and a two-course Whitehall dinner with wine or beer.

“I never got to take the tour, so the rating is on customer service only. Meetup instructions were for two different locations. Went to both (according to Google Maps) and found no one. Called and texted the tour operator mutiple times and got ZRead more”

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11.International Stand Up Comedy Showcase – Show & Dinner (Côte)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $88

Start at 5:30 pm with a three-course French set menu at Côte St Martin’s Lane, then walk to Comedy Carnival near Leicester Square for three hours of international standup. Acts and material can change, and some jokes may be close to the edge. The package lasts about five hours and uses a mobile ticket.

“We found the meal rushed, it was nice enough, even though we were there for 5:30. A couple of the comedians we found a little offensive. The room seemed to enjoy it so if you don’t mind comedy that is close to the edge you might be fine. ThRead more”

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12.London Christmas Eve With 3 Course Dinner and Midnight Mass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $171

Meet at Victoria at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm departure, then see London’s Christmas-lit landmarks, enjoy a three-course dinner with prosecco or juice, and attend Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields. A guide, luxury coach, Christmas gift, and central hotel drop-off are included. The tour ends around 2:00am.

“The tour guide was magnificent. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge on the different parts of the city and imparted his witty moments to make the experience very good. The dinner at the Brown's Restaurant was good. Service and quality wRead more”

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